This is the first entry I am writing in the new year. Like many people, I have been spending the last few weeks thinking about the previous year as well as the one ahead. Like many years before it, 2017 brought some very high highs and some very low lows, but I feel like a lot was both accomplished and enjoyed. Of course, it never turns out like you plan. I’m sure 2018 will be no different.
If I recall correctly, I did the same thing last year, but I like the idea of having a word or a theme for the year instead of resolutions. For this year, I have decided that my word/theme is “Renovation”. Why you may ask? Well, as far as I know, I am not doing any physical renovation to our house or anything, but I might be surprised to see that come up. When I talk about renovation, I am talking about renovating myself as a person. Losing weight, getting in shape, running 5Ks again – some of these are at the top of my list. However, I want to renovate some relationships. I also want to renovate my emotional well-being and how I process the world around me. In addition, there is plenty of renovation to do on the mental health front, and a lot of good causes will still need a lot of help. Luckily for me, renovation can take on many meanings, and I will get to be flexible with it as the year unfolds.
How about you? Are you tired of the resolutions thing like I am? How about a theme or word for the year that you can redefine and adapt as the year goes along? Perhaps you already have one, or perhaps you can think of one to get your year rolling. What type of year are you looking forward to?